Strategic announcement of business succession to integrate AI and robotics into the smart home ecosystem

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

GOQORO Inc. (CEO: Hejong Ko), a specialized IoT solutions provider, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the IoT platform brand "+Style" and its related assets from BBSS Corporation , a wholly-owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corp. The agreement was officially signed on March 6, 2026.

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This acquisition aims to integrate GOQORO’s advanced AI, IoT, and robotics/automation technologies with the extensive service infrastructure of +Style. Beyond simple device control, GOQORO plans to fuse sophisticated AI solutions and robotics into the smart home ecosystem. By offering a comprehensive lineup from lighting and sensors to robotics, the company strives to realize "Future Living (Mirai-Seikatsu)" where smart lifestyles are accessible to everyone.

Under the concept of "Adding Smartness to Everything," +Style is a unique IoT platform that engages users from the product planning stage. It has led the smart lifestyle market by introducing and disseminating innovative IoT devices to the market. GOQORO is committed to inheriting and further developing these unique brand values of +Style.

Following the transition on May 1, 2026, customer support and service operations for existing users will be maintained stably without interruption.

Contract Execution Date: March 6, 2026

Asset Transfer Completion: April 30, 2026

Commencement of Service Operation by GOQORO: May 1, 2026

About GOQORO Inc.

Headquarters: Suite S205, Tensho Minami-aoyama Building 2F, 2-4-15, Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Core Business Areas:

AI Solutions: Establishing optimized AI automation environments based on behavioral pattern learning beyond data accumulation.

IoT Services: Providing integrated solutions covering the entire IoT spectrum, from hardware development to cloud operation.

Robotics & Automation: Maximizing space operation efficiency through robot-linked infrastructure.

ODM / OEM Devices: Optimizing the entire process of planning, design, mass production, and supply based on specialized expertise and global networks.

IoT Infrastructure: Establishing and operating world-class stable systems from infrastructure setup to maintenance.

Space Cost-Saving Solutions: Utilizing data-driven management to significantly reduce operating costs and labor expenses.

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Source: GOQORO Inc.